There will be no “financial nationalism” in the coming bank stress tests to be carried out ahead of the ECB taking over as the single banking supervisor, economics commissioner Olli Rehn has warned.

Growth in Ireland and the rest of the EU this year and next will be weaker than previously forecast, according to the European Commission as it warned of increasing weakness in the global economy and especially in emerging markets.

GM maize battle about to grow wings

Lampedusa casts shame on us all

One step forward on tackling poverty

The State could end up paying more for the Irish banks if they fail the stress test next year as the bailout fund, the ESM, is ruling itself out and bailing-in the shareholders has become more acceptable.

Enforceable code urged for food producers

Another change on cards for Childers

No betting on footballers getting yellow cards, a facility for gambling addicts to lock themselves out of websites, and a limit to the amount anyone can spend are all included in the latest effort to bring gambling under control in Europe.

Alien species are invading Europe, and it is costing countries €12bn a year to fight the damage they are causing to humans, animals, the environment, agriculture, and buildings.